Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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ACS

A

Acute coronary syndrome

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AED

A

Automated external defibrillator

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3
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ASHD

A

Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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4
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BBB

A

Bundle branch block

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5
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BP

A

Blood pressure

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6
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CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

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7
Q

CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

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8
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CCU

A

Coronary/cardiac care unit

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9
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CHF

A

Congestive heart failure

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10
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CPR

A

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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DVT

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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12
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ECG

A

Electrocardiogram

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13
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ECHO

A

Echocardiogram

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14
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HDL and LDL

A

HDL: high density lipoprotein
LDL: low density lipoprotein

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15
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PCI

A

Percutaneous coronary intervention

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16
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AAA

A

Abdominal aortic aneurysm